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Earthquake in Colombia, experts rule out links to Venezuela

A recent earthquake in Colombia has sparked reactions, excluding connections to events in Venezuela.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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An earthquake occurred in Colombia, with experts stating that there are no connections to the earthquake that took place in Venezuela. According to reports by la Repubblica, the Colombian earthquake was characterized by considerable depth, exceeding one hundred kilometers, which limited the potential damage of the event.

The president of INGV commented on the incident, highlighting the depth of the earthquake as a key factor in mitigating damage. Sky TG24 reported statements emphasizing that similar seismic events can have different implications based on their intensity and location.

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